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Last Goodbye (on the death of Charles Schulz)
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Last Goodbye (on the death of Charles Schulz) |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
They gathered round his bed In the dark February night Watching their creator As he lost his final fight They cried and prayed fervently Held hands and wished so hard But death was there waiting Playing this last trump card No longer would he teach them To play, to learn, to share They wondered what they would do Now that he would not be there With the magic he created He gave laughter, joy and tears The characters he drew became Our friends for so many years But now the pen is stilled And the drawing laid aside For on a dark February night Charles Schultz has died. In honor of Charles Schulz who died last night, February 12, 2000. He gave us so much love and laughter for so long, he will certainly be missed. The characters he created are American icons...who among us doesnt' see a dog on top of a doghouse when someone says the name 'Snoopy'? We will forever see the dragging blanket, the toy piano, the missed football, the little red-haired girl, the Great Pumpkin and the scrawny Christmas tree... |
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Mistikman Senior Member
since 2000-01-10
Posts 682San Jose, CA, USA |
This is touching Poet deVine, A fitting tribute to a great entertainer. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
*bowing my head for a moment of silence in honor of a master of his craft* May his characters always bring a smile to our faces and those of our children. Great tribute to a master Sharon. [This message has been edited by Marilyn (edited 02-13-2000).] |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
May he rest in peace.... Each and every one of us has grown up with those wonderful characters of his... As Charles Schulz's final Peanuts cartoon graces our nation's newspapers, here's a look at his very first 'Peanuts' comic strip ever printed - nearly fifty years ago.... We'll all miss you, Mr. Schulz... [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 02-13-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Poet- Wonderful tribute you've done. Snoopy and his friends graced the bedroom walls of my sons for many years of their youth. Charles Shultz was a master at his craft. His artistry will be missed by many.  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Dawn Eclipse Senior Member
since 2000-01-31
Posts 637The Horsehead Nebula |
A very touching poem. He will be missed a lot. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Dawn |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Thanks for such a tribute to a such an inspiring man You have done it so extraordinary Beautiful and Excellence A hug for this is surely not enough. The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
This poem sent chills to my very core, Poet DeVine, very well done... Corinne |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Well done Sharon... Sad, (sniff,) to see him gone!  |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This is a very beautiful and very touching Tribute PdV, you have done Well for Charles Schulz. Great Job!!  What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Your tribute brought tears, PDV... I hope he knew how much joy his creations gave through the years. *S* |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Devine what a great tribute! He will be missed that's for sure. Woodstock was my favorite! With snoopy of course. <*\\\>< When you can't make up your mind Which way is right for you, Stop and softly ask yourself, What Would Jesus Do? |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Poet~How touching. I lived near Santa Rosa,Ca. and had been there many times. Once to go ice skating at Snoopy's. I named my parents' dog Peanut because Snoopy didn't fit. His insight on life and the humor we all can relate to, will be missed greatly. Thank you for such a beautiful poem.-SEA |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful tribute, Sharon, to a wonderful man. He will continue to live on through those delightful characters that he created. Denise |
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bobbycat Member
since 2000-02-06
Posts 233USA |
....what can I say that hasn't been said already...?? Wonderful job, Poet--excellent tribute. Bobbycat =^..^= |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
I just want to be with Linus and hold that security blanket now. Wonderful tribute to a very talented,humble artist. His death coming at his last publication seemed to say what he'd said. The strip was him...his fears, triumphs, hopes and dreams. |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
seriously there are a few that could just never be alowed to die....george burns jimmy stewert and charles shultz sniff legends all |
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CrazyChick Member
since 2000-01-05
Posts 132 |
you did a great job!!! he will be truly missed by many!!!!!! |
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christies heart Member
since 1999-08-10
Posts 189NJ, USA |
Wonderful tribute. And so true. |
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January Flowers Member
since 2000-02-01
Posts 209South Carolina |
Excellent remembrance. Tears across the nation are shed for the man who gave us so much through his characters. He gave them so much life, that I almost grieve for "their" loss. Peace be to those Mr. Schulz has left behind. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
What a fitting tribute |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Poet deVine, Well done and thank you for posting. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Thank you deVine. . . I was truly saddened by the death of Mr. Schultz. . . I wear a Linus tie today in his honor. . . his work has always spoken to me. . . How strange that he, the artist, leaves us his final good-bye before he says good-bye to the world. . . --------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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